Charlestown Chamber of Commerce board members, Jane Gricci, Jimmy Lister, and Nancy Johnsen, with Santa, during the annual Winter Wonderland and Stroll at the Training Field on Saturday, Dec. 8. Many residents turned out to celebrate the coming of Christmas.
Month: December 2018
Boston Pops Hit the Road for Spaulding
Boston Pops Conductor Keith Lockhart said it’s a pleasure to give people something to sing about, and just about every night through the Christmas season, the Pops does just that at Symphony Hall with their traditional sing along. However, it’s…
Defective Materials in Turf Field Could be Grounds for Replacement
The turf field at Charlestown High School on Medford Street has been described as the “heart” of the Town, but that “heart” has been defective from the get-go, and City officials are now looking at situations in other parts of…
Observation Wheel a Possibility at Navy Yard
When the half-dozen concepts were being floated for the activation of the Navy Yard, one rose above the others – but in a literal sense. That proposal by Upton + Partners – led by renowned Boston builders Budge and Jake…
CNC Community Corner
The Spaulding-Charlestown Neighborhood Council Community Partnership Fund announces the fourth year of awarding grants to eligible non-profit organizations. The first tutorial for applicants will be held Monday, Dec. 17, 2018 at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Hall on 23…
Neighborhood Round Up
THE CHARLESTOWN LIONS CLUB IS COLLECTING COATS The Charlestown Lions Club is collecting coats for children, babies and adults until January 7, 2019. Our Charlestown Cooperative Bank has generously offered to be the collection site for the coats again, and…
New York Developer Fences off Street, But Remains Mum on 40 Warren Project
Fences have gone up on Warren Street around the parking garage-slash-office building that has stood for several decades as a reminder of urban renewal efforts in City Square. Those fences come from New York developer DLJ Real Estate Capital, who…
Kennedy Center Toy Drive Concludes Friday, Dec 14
Charlestown residents can still help Charlestown children and families this holiday season by participating in the Kennedy Center’s annual holiday drive and sponsor-a-family program. However, time is of the essence, says Crystal Galvin of the Kennedy Center, who noted that…
Police Briefs 12-13-2018
CHARLESTOWN BEAT Larceny – Bike 12/03/18 – A victim on Chestnut Street reported he locked his bicycle – a Pure Fix with orange rims – to a pole in front of his home, but when he returned, he observed the…
How We’re Working to Replace the North Washington St Bridge
The North Washington Street Bridge, also known as the Charlestown Bridge, has been an important connector between the North End and Charlestown for more than a century. I’m proud that now, it’s getting the upgrade it deserves. We recently began…